Rockford police search for man wanted for May shooting

ROCKFORD — Rockford Police Department is searching for a 26-year-old Rockford man wanted in connection with a May 24 shooting in the 500 block of Ranger Street.

Jadale Lamon, whom police say is an armed habitual criminal, is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm.

Charles Brown, 34, was arrested on Friday and is in Winnebago County Jail in connection with the same incident. He is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm as well as aggravated discharge of a firearm.

Police had responded to the shooting where a 32-year-old man suffered from a wound to the lower body. He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Lamon is asked to call police at 779-500-6551 or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.